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    Laptop repair advice dublin

    Yes they do
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    Traditional banking alternative to avoid charges?

    Have a look at the current account best buys thread, under the Best Buys section. EBS money manager account is completely free with no conditions.
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    Laptop repair advice dublin

    There's a Chinese computer repair shop on Parnell Street, just up from aib on the corner. They replaced my hard drive and reinstalled windows recently for e100, done in a few hours. Any money saved was unfortunately lost as my bike was stolen while I was in the shop, swings and roundabouts.
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    Home Insurance - who insures homes over 100 years old?

    FBD, I have insurance with them on 1894 house. Might be a slight hassle but they definitely do insure 100+.
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    First time buyer questions

    I can't tell what "We'" means in your message but unless it's your wife/husband, one oft forgotten thing is an escape clause. Relationships break down, if you're not married, you should agreed in writing with solicitor who owns what percentage in the house, especially if one or other is putting...
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    Investment newbie looking for advice

    Unfortunately fees are very opaque from life companies. It's often anywhere from 1-2 or even 3%. I've seen MAPs funds being mentioned on here before. If you're investing a single lump sum I'd invest in one MSCI world index. Doing one purchase means you avoid most of the tax hassle (mainly...
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    Investment newbie looking for advice

    You have to start with a full overview/review of your financial position, there's no way to give investment advice in isolation. Why do you want to invest? What is your expectation of return? What is your attitude to risk? What would you do if another Corona virus happened and your 20k became...
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    19 year old looking for advice on portfolio

    Also read up (loads of info on this site) about tax implications for UCIT funds. If you're following US-based books/internet forum advice of monthly investing, this doesn't work very well in Ireland, due to tax.
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    Young driver, small crash - pay up or claim off insurance?

    I think you should ring your insurance and tell them anyway. This will be an official record of the accident and that you plan to settle privately. I have done this and insurer said this is important to do so.
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    Avant Money - new entrant

    Let's imagine some utopian scenario that they offer 1.75% fixed for say 3 years, do ye think people would actually switch? I would obviously, but I'm in AAM! What about the people who have never switched and think you need to keep current/mortgage accounts at same institution?
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    Avant Money - new entrant

    They're mentioning sub 2% fixed rates, that IMO would be a shake up. Breaking 2% barrier IMO would be significant, as it seems to be a floor at the moment. I believe 2.2% is current lowest rate available in Ireland.
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    How long are Mortgage Approval Applications taking currently?

    Is that full approval including offer letter issued?
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    pension calculator for expected return

    The pension authority one (https://www.pensionsauthority.ie/en/lifecycle/useful-resources/pension-calculator/) allows you to specify what you pay per month.
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    How long are Mortgage Approval Applications taking currently?

    I'm 7 weeks waiting for same from Ulster bank. Finally got notification of approval during the week, still awaiting offer letter. Two weeks.... They probably haven't even opened the submitted documents yet :-D
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    Anyone risking booking a foreign holiday

    https://m.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/all-major-travel-insurers-to-cover-those-travelling-to-green-list-countries-39391188.html Apparently insurers have changed their tune.
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    Mobile 48

    I've been on the E9.99 48 months plan since 2012, very happy with same.
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    Aer Lingus Travel Vouchers

    I got fully refunded by charge back on Friday, partially refunded by AL and have remaining amount in claim with travel insurance. Never rains but it pours. I'm gonna wait until remainder received under travel insurance and then return the charge back.
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    Rent Freeze To Be Extended Beyond 20 July

    Yes it's in Dublin 1. I believe new owner did enough renovation work to circumvent/satisfy (depending on who you speak with!) the 4% cap.
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    Rent Freeze To Be Extended Beyond 20 July

    For sure, for every one mildly positive story there is another like your scenario above.
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